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If you've been to the grocery store lately, you've probably experienced the same sticker shock I have in the egg aisle. Thanks to that perfect storm of bird flu outbreaks and inflation, egg prices have soared to eye-watering heights. This is making breakfast especially hard for parents who want to give their kids a protein-rich breakfast that doesn't cost a fortune.
Enter my favorite kitchen hack that has literally doubled how long the egg supply in my house lasts: blending equal parts eggs with cottage cheese in a Vitamix (or whichever blender you have available). I stumbled upon this trick during a particularly desperate morning when the egg carton was looking dangerously empty, but the cottage cheese container was still half-full. On a whim, I tossed both into the blender, and the result was nothing short of miraculous.
Not only does this mixture stretch your egg supply twice as far, but it actually improves the nutritional profile. While a standard egg contains about 6 grams of protein, adding equal parts cottage cheese significantly boosts the protein content, keeping kids fuller longer (a win for busy parents everywhere!).
The texture? Surprisingly fluffy and light. The taste? Picky eaters won't even notice the difference. I actually hate cottage cheese on its own, but this completely disguises the texture that usually grosses me out, and the eggs are a little salty, and so rich and creamy.
For best results, blend on high for about 30 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth. Cook as you would regular scrambled eggs, though I find they need about one minute of extra cooking time due to the extra moisture in the cottage cheese.
This hack works brilliantly for scrambles, omelets, egg bites, and even French toast batter. The cottage cheese adds moisture that prevents overcooking, giving you a bit more wiggle room during hectic morning routines.
In these times of budget-stretching necessity, this simple two-ingredient solution has become my secret weapon. My grocery budget thanks me, and your protein-packed kids will have no idea they're eating budget-friendly eggs.